2022 CWG: Tobi Amusan Qualify for omen’s 100m Hurdles

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3 years ago

August 5, 2022

Nigeria world record holder, Tobi Amusa has qualified for the final of the Women’s 100m Hurdles at the ongoing 2022 Commonwealth Games with an easy win after clocking 12.40s.

The final is scheduled to take place on Sunday at the Alexander Arena.

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Team Nigeria Jets to Cairo for 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships

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2 hours ago

October 7, 2025

The Gleamer

Joel Ajayi

Excitement is high as Team Nigeria’s para powerlifting contingent departed Nigeria on Tuesday, October 7, for the 11th World Para Powerlifting Championships set to take place in Cairo, Egypt, from October 9 to 18, 2025.

The milestone event marks the first-ever World Championships to be hosted on African soil, symbolizing a new era for the sport on the continent.

The first batch of Team Nigeria athletes left the country on Tuesday amid cheers and well-wishes from officials, fans, and supporters.

The second batch of the contingent is scheduled to depart tomorrow, October 8, from Lagos, completing the full team that will represent the nation at this landmark competition.

Speaking ahead of the departure, officials expressed confidence in the team’s readiness and determination to uphold Nigeria’s longstanding reputation as a force to be reckoned with, in global para powerlifting.

The National Sports Commission (NSC) reaffirmed its full support for the athletes, emphasizing the government’s commitment to promoting inclusivity and excellence in sports.

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